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For a good review of the “tariff man,” Robert Lighthizer, read this piece. Lighthizer, as trade watchers know, has several claims to fame. He helped invent Section 301 in the 1970s and got Trump to pull this tool out of the box. He also pushed hard for tariff increases, in general, as a way to push US manufacturing interests. He has little use for multilateralism and isn’t fussed over the consequences of US actions for anyone else. He may well be coming back to even greater power in January. #trade #trumptradepolicy #deglobalization

Championing Global Trade Equilibrium – Editorial Perspective: Plan your financial future. ZHANG TING/FOR CHINA DAILY China stands as a stalwart defender of global trade stability, diligently countering forces that threaten this equilibrium. Its approach merges robust support for international mechanisms with innovative domestic policies. The state of affairs, with initiatives like nearshoring and friendshoring—largely championed by the United States—poses a heightened threat to global trade. This […] The post Championing Global Trade Equilibrium – Editorial Perspective appeared first on Kingston Global Tokyo Japan. #GlobalEconomy

Take a moment (or two) to read this latest article from Ted Alden. Ted is a frequent speaker at WCIT's events and is moderating a panel, The Trade Policy Agenda: North America and Beyond, next week at our 2024 Trade Summit. #internationaltrade Edward Alden

Balancing the Scales: How EU-China Trade Relations Shape the Future of Global Commerce https://lnkd.in/g55X_J2n #EUChinaRelations #GlobalTrade #InternationalBusiness #TradePolicy #EconomicRelations #TradeWars #Geopolitics #SupplyChain #TechPolicy #SustainableTrade #DigitalSovereignty #GreenTransition #CarbonRegulations #InvestmentStrategies #TradeSecurity #EconomicGrowth #EUTradePolicy #ChinaEconomy #BusinessStrategy #InternationalRelations

Today, the global trade landscape is once again undergoing profound structural changes, and the world itself must in turn adapt strategically to navigate these shifts effectively, writes ANBOUND's research fellow Chen Li in an article published in Diplomat Magazine The Hague. #tradetariffs #globaltradedynamics #China #tradepolicy #protectionism #regionaleconomicintegration #supplychain #WTO #deglobalization #economicglobalization https://lnkd.in/etR9vqRZ

This week, we're looking into the renewed China trade conflict and what investors and companies should think about both the potential shifts in US policy and Chinese responses by Capstone's expert trade analyst, Andrew Gier, CFA. Read the full analysis here: https://lnkd.in/g-QdkPT7 #TradeConflict #ChinaPolicy #GlobalTrade #IndustrialPolicy

A Global South report by Stimson Centre titled 'Great Power Competition and Green Protectionism' is out. My piece focuses on Africa's Green industrialization needs and what that means under a Trump Presidency and an evolving China. Excited to hear your thoughts on all three of the fantastic pieces!

"The US and Europe have the world’s largest bilateral trade and investment relationship. It’s in jeopardy." Bill Echikson and Joseph Hazzouri discuss the looming challenges in transatlantic trade relations regardless of whether Donald Trump or Kamala Harris wins the US presidential election. Echikson and Hazzouri explain that both scenarios foresee ongoing tensions over trade policies, particularly concerning China and climate change, compelling Europe to consider diversifying its trade partnerships while preparing for turbulent times ahead.